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Better Phaneuf; underrated signings; Williams fills hole for Caps (Puck Headlines)

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• James Duthie reveals he’ll have a role in the “Goon” sequel.

• Good read from Bourne on why we might see a better Dion Phaneuf next season for the Toronto Maple Leafs. [The Score]

• Nazem Kadri got a one-year, $4.1 million extension from the Leafs on Sunday. Here’s why it’s a low-risk deal. [Sportsnet]

• Now that Vladimir Tarasenko is locked up, the Tampa Bay Lightning should look to do the same for Nikita Kucherov before the price increases. [Raw Charge]

• San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson: Hall of Famer? [ESPN.com]

• For the right deal, would Stephen Weiss make sense for the Pittsburgh Penguins? [Pensburgh]

• What does the acquisition and signing of Anders Nilsson mean for the Edmonton Oilers in goal? [Oilers Nation]

• Everyone talks about the best and worst signings of free agency, but here are 10 underrated moves made this off-season. [Dobber Hockey]

• New Philadelphia Flyers goaltending coach Kim Dillabaugh started on the job Tuesday and is already laying down his foundation. [CSN Philly]

• Detroit Red Wings pick Vili Saarijarvi is heading to the OHL next season and the team is fine with that decision. [Buzzing the Net]

• The Justin Williams signing fills a hole in the Washington Capitals’ lineup. [Today’s Slapshot]

• This off-season will go a long way to helping the Colorado Avalanche in the future. [BSN Denver]

• The Boston kid, Jimmy Hayes, comes home. [Bruins Daily]

• LA Kings prospect Valentin Zykov is stepping at development camp. [Mayor’s Manor]

• Finally, via PPP, Keith Olbermann strikes again:

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